NYC Rhinoplasty Surgeon, Dr. Sam Rizk

Jen Selter, the Instagram Star was once a rhinoplasty patient of NYC nose surgeon Dr. Sam Rizk. She has been featured in magazines and news articles like People Magazine and most recently, the New York Post.

Dr. Sam Rizk was a honored guest speaker at the Harmonie Club on December 2, 2013. As one of the most experienced facial plastic surgeons in New York, Dr. Rizk spoke about the advances in facial plastic surgery.

Dr. Sam Rizk is featured in the Wall Street Journal’s plastic surgery article discussing revision rhinoplasty deformities. Read the full feature below:

Dr. Sam Rizk, a plastic surgeon in New York City, says 1 out of 3 of his rhinoplasty patients have had previous nose jobs. Among the most common problems he sees are “scooped bridges,” over-restricted nostrils, and pinched tips. The number of botched nose jobs he has repaired has soared over the past three to five years as more surgeons are performing the surgery who aren’t well trained or experienced, he says. Industrywide statistics bear out his experience: Revision surgery is up 35% from 2008 to 2012, according to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Dr. Sam Rizk is featured in Surgical Aesthetics: The Business of Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, where he discusses concierge services he offers his out-of-town patients such as making post operative house calls to their hotel rooms. And as one of the best facial plastic surgeons in New York, it is no wonder Dr. Rizk gets 40% of his business from abroad!

One of the best rhinoplasty surgeons in New York, Dr. Sam Rizk is featured in a HuffPost Live Chat where he discusses revision rhinoplasty on his former patient Melissa. Melissa had two previous nose jobs. Dr. Rizk helped her fix a collapsed and short nose by building her a new bridge and tip structure using rib cartilage. Dr. Rizk also talks about how you can find the best nose job surgeon and revision rhinoplasty surgeon.

Congratulations to our very own Dr. Sam Rizk for being featured in Newsday. Dr. Rizk is named one of New York Magazine’s Best Doctors! As one of the best Manhattan facial plastic surgeons, Dr. Rizk strives to provide advance techniques for his nose job patients to get the most natural results while maintaining patient satisfaction and comfort. Dr. Rizk says “With each rhinoplasty, I construct a natural looking nose grounded on the structure of the cartilage and the overlying skin that will stand the test of time. A natural nose should flow with the other facial features including the upper lip, chin, and cheeks. An important factor in achieving a result that doesn’t appear to have been altered is to maintain good structural support.”

Do you want to find the best rhinoplasty surgeon to perform your nose job? Well, our New York based double-board certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Sam Rizk is well known around the world as one of the most skilled surgeons and a rhinoplasty expert. If you are interested in a rhinoplasty, read more about how our doctor honed his talents in performing rhinoplasty, ethnic rhinoplasty and facelifts.

Do you need revision rhinoplasty? Are you looking for the best revision rhinoplasty surgeon? Well, our NYC double-board certified facial plastic surgeon and rhinoplasty expert Dr. Rizk may be who you are looking for. Read more about how our internationally acclaimed doctor has proven himself to be more than just another good facial plastic surgeon in NYC.

The techniques used to perform rhinoplasty on Middle Eastern patients often differ from those used on other patients.

Many Middle Eastern noses have a droopy nasal tip that can make the nose appear elongated. This is because Middle Eastern patients often have insufficient cartilage support in the tip. As a result, Middle Eastern nose jobs often focus on lifting the nasal tip.

It is also common for a Middle Eastern nose to have a high dorsum or hump. If so, the rhinoplasty techniques used may focus on reducing the bridge.

In some cases the rhinoplasty surgeon may narrow the nostrils.

The thickness of the nasal skin is also an important factor in determining which techniques to perform on Middle Eastern Patients.

Dr. Rizk assesses each patient to determine what role each of these anatomical features plays in the overall aesthetic harmony of the facial features. Ultimately, he will want to alter the nose as needed to sharpen the patient’s features in such a way that it preserves the patient’s unique ethnic characteristics.

Dr. Sam Rizk is featured in WOW NOW where he talks about the most challenging facial plastic surgery procedure he performs, his 3D High-Definition rhinoplasty technique and how he develops a surgical plan for rhinolasty. As one of the best rhinoplasty surgeons in New York, Dr. Rizk takes into account patients bone structure, skin type, age and ethnic background for each nose job procedure.

To achieve natural looking results, it is very important that Middle Eastern patients locate a rhinoplasty surgeon with extensive experience performing ethnic rhinoplasty — specifically ethnic rhinoplasty. This is because the Middle Eastern nose differs from other noses in several ways.

Many Middle Eastern noses have a high dorsum and droopy nasal tip that makes the nose appear longer. To achieve natural looking results, it is often necessary to reduce a nasal hump, lift the nasal tip, correct the droopiness in the tip and/or narrow the nostrils.

One of the primary goals of a Middle Eastern nose job is often to give the nose a more aesthetically pleasing profile. The goal of all rhinoplasty procedures is to create symmetry and harmony with the other facial features. With Middle Eastern and other non-Caucasian patients this means changing the shape of the nose in a way that refines and preserves their unique ethnic characteristics.

Contact Dr. Rizk today to learn how he achieves natural results in Middle Eastern patients.

Medical tourism is a growing trend, and this includes aesthetic medical tourism. Thanks to Dr. Rizk’s reputation as a skilled ethnic rhinoplasty specialist, many people travel from the Middle East and other areas to get a nose job. In fact, foreign patients make up a significant percentage of Dr. Rizk’s patient base.

The Internet has made it easy and convenient to accomplish many of the preliminary tasks that need to be completed when traveling from the Middle East to the U.S. for nose surgery. The “Out of Town” section of Dr. Rizk’s website contains a wealth of information on accommodations, care after surgery, concierge services and more.

Patients can also fill out their medical history form on Dr. Rizk’s website. Once Dr. Rizk has assessed a patient’s medical history, he asks them to send photographs of their nose via email. Then, an initial consultation can be conducted via Skype, iChat or other programs.

Dr. Rizk’s staff can help patients connect with travel agents and arrange for assistance from trained plastic surgery nurses during the first few days after surgery. They can also help with limousine transfers and luxury accommodations just minutes from his office.

Dr. Rizk recommends that patients traveling to see him from the Middle East plan to stay in New York for at least seven days after their rhinoplasty procedure so that he can check in on them to assess the progress of their recovery. He also follows up with his Middle Eastern patients via Skype or iChat once they have returned home.

For more information on traveling from the Middle East for a nose job, contact Dr. Rizk’s office today – (212) 452-3362.

While a patient’s recovery from rhinoplasty can depend on many individual factors, ethnicity is not one of them. Middle Eastern patients face the same rhinoplasty recovery process as any other patient.

Following nose surgery, all patients, including Middle Eastern patients, can expect some swelling and bruising around the nose. Though New York City Facial Plastic Surgeon Sam Rizk, MD, FACS, is renowned for his pioneering “rapid recovery” techniques that minimize these issues, all patients will experience some swelling.

As a result, Dr. Rizk typically prescribes some pain medication and provides his patients with a kit containing remedies to reduce swelling; this may include vitamin K, Medrol, cold compresses as well as a natural remedy called arnica montana. It is also a good idea to keep the head elevated for a few days to reduce the swelling.

Most patients wear a small splint on the nose to protect it and keep it stable for a week or longer.

During the rhinoplasty recovery process it is important to avoid contact sports, or any activities that may put you at risk of bumping your nose, for several weeks. Patients should be able to return to work within about 10 days.

Most of the swelling and other symptoms should subside within a couple of weeks, but it can take months or even up to a year to see final results. It is very important that you follow Dr. Rizk’s postoperative instructions throughout this time for optimal results.

The best candidates for Asian rhinoplasty share many things in common with other patients. However there are also things that can distinguish them from other patients.

Anyone considering rhinoplasty, including Asian rhinoplasty, should:

• Be in good physical and emotional health
• Have a fully developed nose (15 or 16 years of age in girls; 17 or 18 in boys)
• Have realistic expectations of the procedure’s outcome
• Understand the possible risks and complications
• Understand postoperative responsibilities, as outlined by Dr. Rizk

There are also factors specific to Asian rhinoplasty that may make a person a good candidate. These may include certain anatomical differences that often apply to Asian rhinoplasty candidates, such as a flat bridge with little definition, wider nostrils, and/or a small nasal tip. Asian nose jobs often focuses on reducing, rather than augmenting, the nasal structures.
Many Asian candidates seek to enhance nose symmetry, create a more defined tip and bridge, and/or narrow the nostrils. If any of this sounds familiar, you may be a good candidate for Asian rhinoplasty.

Contact Dr. Rizk to learn more about Asian rhinoplasty.

Nasal obstruction can be caused by many things, including a deviated septum, enlarged nasal turbinates, nasal polyps and nasal valve collapse. Dr. Sam Rizk’s treatment of the condition depends on the cause.

Deviated Septum. If your nasal obstruction is caused by a deviated septum, Dr. Rizk may attempt to straighten it through a septoplasty procedure. In this procedure, internal incisions are made and the bone and cartilage causing the obstruction are removed.

Enlarged Nasal Turbinates. The nasal turbinates are three structures made of soft tissue and bone that line the sides of the nasal cavity. Sometimes they swell and enlarge enough to cause nasal obstruction. Treatment usually begins with steroid-based allergy sprays. If this doesn’t work, Dr. Rizk may advise you to undergo surgery to reduce the turbinates.

Nasal Polyps. Polyps refer to inflammatory tissue growing in the sinuses and nasal cavity. They often affect people with allergies or asthma. Like nasal turbinates, they are treated with steroid sprays and/or endoscopic nasal surgery.

Nasal Valve Collapse. This refers to narrowness or weakness of the narrowest portion of the nasal airway: the nasal valve. It can be caused by prior rhinoplasties, trauma to the nose and other causes. Treatment depends on whether the collapse is internal or external and may range from special nasal strips and other non-invasive methods to various surgical approaches.

Nasal obstruction can lead to breathing problems or sinus disease, so it must be treated. To learn more, contact Dr. Rizk’s practice today.

View before and after photos of female rhinoplasty patients of our top New York facial plastic surgeon Dr. Sam Rizk.